Phoebe Games 9 & 10

**GUEST BLOGGER**

 ~ Eric Hendrickson ~ 

Game #9 - Tuesday, June 12th, 6pm - Against Mulvane team 2
We came into this game undefeated at 8-0, but we have had some shaky games recently.

We started with little focus and energy and got down by a lot of runs.

We had one ok inning but lost 11-2.

Game #10 - Thursday, June 14th, 8pm - Against Clearwater team 2
We went into this game knowing that Clearwater was a good team.  I thought they would be undefeated but the coach said they had lost their last game to a poor outing.

I just noticed I wasn't wearing my visor for some reason.  It wasn't purposeful.  After looking at my hair, I wish I had.  About 2 batters in, I found the location on the ball to throw a consistent strike.

We started off strong with 3 runs in the first inning.  The girls were focused and played with energy.

Phoebe got a clutch hit with the bases loaded to the first basemen.  It was an out but scored a run and moved the runners.

Coach Kris was fired up.

Coach BJ was calm and collected.  We need that to even out the uneasiness and fire off Kris and I.

I was well pleased with how our girls were playing.

I like high fiving the girls as they come into the dugout.

I also like team huddles before they go to the field.

Phoebe played Shortstop, 2nd, and Left Field.

After 4 innings we were up 8-4.  The game was technically over because you aren't supposed to start an inning if there is 5 or less minutes remaining in the time limit.  There was exactly 5 minutes.  The ump asked if we wanted to play another inning.  The top of our lineup was about to hit and I decided to keep going.  Thankfully it didn't cost us the game.

We won 9-7.  Clearwater left the bases loaded.  It was a nail biter.

We posed for a team picture afterwards.  Happy times.

Front row, left to right, Illysia, Baylee, Shawna, Sophia, and Shae.  Middle row, left to right, Kali, Chloe, Abigail, Kaelie, Haylee, Phoebe, and Jada.  Back row, left to right, Coach BJ, Coach Kris, and myself.

Great job Phoebe and great game Lighting!  These times are what makes coaching so enjoyable.